Meta establishes four-foot “personal boundary” to deter VR groping
Invisible cylinder will keep Horizon avatars apart by default. Enlarge / In the metaverse the actual boundaries will be invisible, but the results will be the same. (credit: Meta) In the real world, the idea of personal space.....»»
Meta’s new AI model can track any object in a picture or video
Meta’s new AI model can track any object in a picture or video.....»»
Meta addresses AI hallucination as chatbot says Trump shooting didn’t happen
Meta "programmed it to simply not answer questions," but it did anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images |NurPhoto) Meta says it configured its AI chatbot to avoid answering questions about the Trump rally shooting in an at.....»»
Instagram users, get ready for an onslaught of AI avatars
Your Instagram app is about to get another healthy (or unhealthy, depending on how you look at it) dose of generative AI. Meta wants to … The post Instagram users, get ready for an onslaught of AI avatars appeared first on BGR. Your.....»»
Meta"s new AI model tags and tracks every object in your videos
Meta debuts SAM 2 AI model for identification and tracking of objects in videos......»»
Meta to pay $1.4 billion settlement after Texas facial recognition complaint
Facebook’s parent accused of gathering data from photos and videos without "informed consent." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images/Getty) Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle clai.....»»
New method detects environmentally unfriendly chemicals
Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment and build up, they can harm ecosystems and natural resources......»»
AI Studio lets Instagram users create AI versions of themselves
Meta has launched AI Studio, a tool which allows Instagram users to create AI versions of themselves. The resulting AI can then chat with your followers on your behalf, an idea which couldn’t possibly go horribly wrong … more….....»»
Radioactive rhinoceros horns may deter poaching
Through a collaboration between Texas A&M University, University of Witwatersrand, Colorado State University and others, the Rhisotope Project, a South African organization dedicated to rhinoceros protection, is pioneering the incorporation of radioa.....»»
Meta AI Studio lets everyone create their own AI
Meta has announced the launch of its AI Studio, a way for users to create and distribute their own AI without any technical skills! The post Meta AI Studio lets everyone create their own AI appeared first on Phandroid. Creating an AI model.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg just described my AI nightmare, and I’m terrified
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision for the future of AI at Siggraph 2024, and I'm already terrified......»»
Smarter Siri with personal context understanding coming later this year in iOS 18 update
Apple today launched the first round of Apple Intelligence features into the iOS 18 beta channel, with a public launch to customers likely coming in October, after iOS 18.0’s debut in September. Today’s updates for Siri include a new edge-lit.....»»
I lived with two pairs of smart glasses, but only one is worth buying
I've worn the Ray-Ban Meta and Solos AirGo 3 smart glasses, and have learned enough to know which one is worth buying......»»
Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government hav.....»»
An effective strategy to inhibit grain coarsening: Construction of multi-element co-segregated grain boundary complexion
To date, ceramic scientists have devised various strategies to impede grain coarsening. The utilization of nano-sized precursor powder can not only facilitate the densification process, but also yields bulk ceramics with reduced grain sizes compared.....»»
WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US, but there’s a new challenge ahead
A recent report revealed that WhatsApp adoption in the US is growing, especially as users look for a better way to chat between iOS and Android devices. Meta has now confirmed that WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly users in the US – but the.....»»
Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like a psychedelic Fruit Ninja
Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»
Meta Quest 3’s newest game feels like psychedelic Fruit Ninja
Thrasher just launches on Meta Quest 3 today, and it's already one of my favorite VR games......»»
Mark Zuckerberg claims open-source is "necessary for a positive AI future"
Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg pushes for a future of open-source AI......»»
VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»
Female whale shark with satellite transmitter for record-breaking four years shows consistent migrations
A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Nova Southeastern University in Florida have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark—named "Rio Lady"—with a satellite transmitter for more than four years—a record for whale sh.....»»